PSC H232

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system standardizes how the U.S. federal government classifies procured products and services to support consistent reporting, analysis, and tracking of obligations across federal procurement systems. PSCs are the authoritative list used in systems such as FPDS and are maintained via the Product and Service Code Manual; agencies use the short descriptors in the manual when selecting the best-fitting PSC for award reporting. The entry for PSC H232 appears in the official PSC Manual as "Equipment and Materials Testing‑ Woodworking Machinery and Equipment," but the manual does not expand every H‑series descriptor into an itemized scope, so contract writers and reporting officials rely on the short descriptor and related guidance when assigning the code.¹

See also on G2X:

• H232
• H231
• H234

What this PSC covers

• Testing of woodworking machinery and equipment — Not specified by official sources.¹
• Equipment performance and material testing related to saws, planers, and jointers — Not specified by official sources.¹
• Inspection and verification services for millwork and woodworking production equipment — Not specified by official sources.¹
• Calibration or diagnostic testing of woodworking machine components — Not specified by official sources.¹
• Test data reporting and documentation associated with woodworking equipment evaluations — Not specified by official sources.¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

The PSC Manual groups H‑series entries within the Equipment and Materials Testing category; related PSCs are adjacent entries in the manual and are commonly referenced for similar industrial testing needs.¹

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Where must PSC H232 be reported?
  A: The selected Product/Service Code for a procurement action is reported in FPDS as the element that identifies the product or service procured. FPDS requires use of a valid PSC from the PSC Manual when populating the Product/Service Code field; follow FPDS data‑entry guidance for award reporting.²

• Q: Does the PSC Manual define specific test methods for H232?
  A: The PSC Manual provides the short descriptor "Equipment and Materials Testing‑ Woodworking Machinery and Equipment" but does not prescribe test methods, specifications, or a detailed scope for [H232]; test methods are determined by contract terms and applicable technical standards.¹

• Q: If an acquisition mixes woodworking and metalworking equipment testing, which PSC applies?
  A: Agencies should select the PSC that represents the majority of the contract value or the principal product/service being procured; FPDS guidance instructs reporting the code representing most of the ultimate contract value when one PSC best reflects the procurement.²

• Q: Are there NAICS codes tied directly to H232 in the official crosswalk?
  A: The PSC Manual and published PSC spreadsheets include category alignment tools, but a one‑to‑one official NAICS↔PSC mapping for H232 is not specified in the short descriptor; use the PSC Manual alignment resources to confirm applicable NAICS entries for a specific procurement.¹

Useful resources

• PSC entry — H232 (G2X overview)
• Product and Service Code Manual (current edition).¹
• FPDS glossary and data dictionary — Product or Service Code element and reporting guidance.²

References

1. Product and Service Code Manual. Acquisition.gov. https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2025.pdf

2. FPDS help / Glossary — Product or Service Code. FPDS. https://www.fpds.gov/help_V1_0/Glossary.htm